Description Field Compass An extremely compact and lightweight compass ideal for Scouts, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Guides, orienteering, backpacking, mountaineering and hiking. It has a short base plate measuring in mm and scales of 1:50,000 ad 1:25,000 compatible with most maps. It also has a DryFlex rubber bezel for improved comfort and grip and a detachable safety-release lanyard. The lightweight and compact design makes it the perfect choice for keeping in your pack in case of the need for a quick bearings check. A model with a longer baseplate such as the Silva Ranger would be more appropriate for more serious navigation use however. FEATURES Ruled edges to measure distances on a map Map measuring scales (mm and inches) 1;50,000 and 1:25,000 Durable baseplate Dry-flex rubber grip for easy handling Recommended by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Comes complete with safety-release lanyard and Silva 1-2-3 system guide
